By Sufuyan Ojeifo It’s no secret that today, the “heartbeat of the nation”- Edo State- and for that matter, Nigeria, stand on the brink of substantial disruptions – and of considerable opportunity – as new political governance models challenge traditional playbooks. Nobel Literature Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro perhaps alluded to this quirky scenario when he observed that […]

… as gov reaches out to feuding lawmakers, pays entitlements By Nnamdi Ojiego, Davies Iheamnachor & Daniel Abia There are indications that Governor Siminalayi Fubara may have begun the implementation of the controversial eight-point resolution reached in Abuja to end the political crisis in Rivers State despite opposition by his allies. Although the State Executive Council, […]

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state has commended the Chairman of WINGATE Exotic hotel, Ilorin, Comrade Yemi Kolawole, for adding business and economic values to the state, barely three months after it commenced operations.

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has stated that all promises made to the Tudun Biri community and especially survivors of the attack should be fulfilled in the shortest time possible. ACF, in a statement by Prof. Tukur  Muhammad-Baba, the National Publicity Secretary, explained that strong measures would be put in place to ensure that reliefs […]

In a move targeted at boosting the local economy, creating jobs and wealth for the people of the state, Delta State Government, Tuesday, signed the Shareholders Agreement,

A former gubernatorial candidate of Alliance for Democracy (AD) in Lagos State and Chief Priest, Eledumare Ministry, Owolabi Salis, has advocated the need to celebrate Soul Day from December 25 to 27 as against the usual celebration of Christmas on December 25. Speaking on the forthcoming Christmas celebration, Salis urged religious faithful across the world […]

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on President Bola Tinubu and other political leaders to use the festive period…

Members of Edo South Vanguard for Justice and Equity have thrown their weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the Edo 2024 poll, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, describing him as the most qualified individual to lead the state. Speaking to newsmen in Benin, Joy Osareimen, a member of the group from Oredo Local Government […]

The buzz surrounding ace comedian, Macaroni and actress-cum-producer, Fisayo Ajisola-Borokinni’s ‘wedding ceremony’ highlights the intriguing intersection of reality and fiction in the entertainment world.

Olanrewaju Mayowa, professionally known as Mayowa Bae, after the successful outing of last year’s Afrolife Concert is set to do it again with another concert tagged “Ahhhpepe Night” taking place at Fidos Lounge at Benson Street off Akerele, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.

By Professor Tayo Oloruntoba-Oju I have known Biodun Abe, whom I will interchangeably refer to as Biodun or Abe, and occasionally, Kester, for close to four decades, and it is with great enthusiasm and utmost admiration that I put this tribute together in his honour. On December 26, Biodun turns 60 and takes a retirement […]

It is another Christmas, a season of celebrations and merriment, a period when people take extended vacations to unwind and take a deserved rest.

I have known Biodun Abe, whom I will interchangeably refer to as Biodun or Abe, and occasionally, Kester, for close to four decades, and it is with great enthusiasm and utmost admiration that I put this tribute together in his honour.

The Nigerian community in Cote d’Ivoire led by High Chief Michael Emeka Ownuchelu has called on His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rescue many Nigerians in Cote d’Ivoire prison, while many are already dying as a result of improper care. In a statement released by the Nigerian Community PRO, Hon. Davidson Ogbu Tabel reads:“It […]

“When Fortune means to men the most good, she looks upon them with a threatening eye” – William Shakespeare, 1564-1616. Daisi was born to succeed; but, he suffered greatly first. Our paths crossed in North Brewery Limited, Kano, in 1981. I was a young Marketing Manager, who had dared to apply for that position from the […]